# Motion Picture and Television Flight Operation Manual

Christopher A Johnson 5390 Eagle crest Dr. Reno NV, 89523 c_a_johnson@me.com



## Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1. Purpose 2. Pilot/Operator Organization 3. Persons Authorized 4. Area of Operations 5. Plan of Activities 6. Permission to Operate 7. Security 8. Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel 9. Certification/Airworthiness 10. Pilot Personnel/Minimum Requirements 11. Communications 12. Accident No tification 13. Recall/Stop Procedures 14. Aerobatic Competency 15. Aerobatic Competency

### 2. Company Organization

Pilot in Command

Christopher A Johnson 5390 Eagle crest Dr. Reno NV, 89523 c_a_johnson@me.com

Appendix A

1. 1 List of Approved Pilots 2. 2 List of Approved Aircraft 3. 3 Permission Acquisition Form (sample)

4. 4 Revision Letter (sample )


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## 1. Introduction A. Purpose

This manual has been developed by Christopher A Johnson hereafter referred to as " Christopher A Johnson ", in conjunction with an application for a Certificate of Waiver of Authorization of the provisions of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c) for the purposes of filming. Christopher A Johnson and other company personnel when applicable will comply with the policies, procedures and conditions of this manual, whenever motion picture or television flight operations are performed that require a Waiver of Authorization as mentioned above.



### A.Pilot/Operator Organization

Christopher A Johnson 5390 Eagle crest Dr. Reno NV, 89523 c_a_johnson@me.com



### B . Persons Authorized

FAR 91.119 (c) is waived only with respect to those persons, vehicles and structures directly involved in the performance of the actual filming. The

c ertificate holder shall ensure that no persons are allowed within 500 feet of the area except those consenting to be involved and necessary for the filming production. This provision may be reduced to no less than 200 feet if an equivalent level of safety can be achieved and the Administrator has approved it. For example, an equivalent level of safety may be determined by an ASI’s evaluation of the filming production area to note terrain features, obstructions, buildings, etc. Such barriers may protect nonp articipating persons (observers, the public, news media, etc.) from debris in the event of an accident.

### C . Area of Operations

Christopher A Johnson approved area of operations will be the continental United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.



### D . Plan of Activities

At least three (3) days prior to any scheduled filming, Christopher A Johnson will submit a written plan of activities to the local FSDO having jurisdiction over that area. The plan of activities should include the following:

(1 ) Dates and times for all flights.

(2) Name and phone number of person responsible for the filming production event.

(3) Name and phone number of person responsible for aircraft.

(4) Make, model, and serial or N

- number of aircraft to be used and type of airworthiness certificate, including category.

(5) Name and certificate number of pilots involved in the filming production event, including any notation of external load endorseme nts or aerobatic competency, if required.

(6) A statement that the waiver holder has obtained permission from property owners and/or local officials to conduct the filming production event. The list of those who gave permission must be made available to t he inspector upon request from the waiver holder.

(7) Signature of waiver holder or representative.

(8) A description of the flight activity including maps or diagrams of any area, city, town, county, and/or State over which filming will be conducted and the minimum altitudes essential to accomplish the operations.

The three (3) day notification equipment’s may be waived, however, the operator should contact the FSDO as soon as possible with this request and be prepared to explain in detail why the three (3) day notification is not practical.

### E . Permission to Operate

Before any flight operations is conducted at less than 500 feet under the provisions of the certificate of waiver and this manual, the operator will obtain permission to conduct these opera tions from property owners and local officials as necessary or appropriate. Persons from whom permission may be required are listed below:

(1) Property owners (2) Law enforcement officials (3) Fire department officials (4) Loca l, State and Federal governm ent, Air traffic Control



### F . Security

Prior to any flight operation the operator will coordinate with appropriate production personnel to devise a plan of securing the area(s) of operation from all unauthorized persons and vehicles. Provisions will be mad e to immediately discontinue operations should the area(s) become unsecured or for any other reason in the interest of safety.



### G . Briefing of Pilot/Production Personnel

Prior to the start of any operation under the provisions of this manual, the pilot in command will conduct a briefing of all procedures to participating personnel of the risks involved, emergency procedures, and safeguards to be followed during the filming production event. Personnel will also be briefed on additional provisions that may b e issued by the FSDO that has geographic responsibility for the operational area, including the location of boundaries or time limits. The briefing shall cover:

Authorization for motion picture and television certificate of waiver and the attached special provisions

Operations manual, Plan of activities, Aircraft parking and starting Taxi procedures, Radio Communications, Takeoff procedures, Aviation activities to be conducted during the filming production event, Approach and landing procedures, Recall p rocedures, Emergency procedures, Risks to participating personnel, How to control nonparticipating persons.



### H . Certification/Airworthiness

All Christopher A Johnson aircrafts used in operations requiring a waiver of FAR 91 .119 (b) and (c) for the purpose of filming will be properly certified and hold airworthiness certificates.However, restricted category aircraft cannot be used as the filming "vehicle" in motion picture and television filming. Also, aircraft in the experimental category must have an airwort hiness certificate issued for the purpose of exhibition in order to be used in motion picture and television filming. Other required tests and inspections will be performed as per Part 91 when necessary. Each aircraft will have a flight log containing upco ming scheduled maintenance and inspections and the dates or times they must be performed. A section for discrepancies is also found in the flight log. The pilot in command will assure the aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all required insp ections and maintenance has been completed before each flight.



### I . Communications

Prior to the start of any operation covered by this manual, the pilot in command will formulate a plan to provide communications capability to all participants during the a ctual operation and filming. Oral, visual or radio communications may be used as long as it is effective and is capable of keeping the participants continuously appraised of the current status of the operation.



### J . Accident Notification

Should an accident or incident requiring notification of the NTSB occur, the notification requirements of FAR Part 830 would comply.



### K . Recall/Stop Procedures

Radio communication, oral, visual or a combination will be utilized to keep the participants continuously apprised of the current status of operation.



### L . Aerobatic Competency

If the filming operations require the issuance of FAA Form 8710

- 7, Statement of Aerobatic Competency, refer to Volume 5, Chapter 9, Issue/Renew/Rescind a Statement of Aerobatic Competency.



### M . Special Provisions

The controls, procedures, and conditions set forth in the Christopher A Johnson motion picture and television operations manual is the primary assurance that persons on the surface will not be jeopardized.The aircraft and pilots used under this authorization and/or waiver will only be those specified in the Christopher A Johnson motion picture and television operations manual (“Appendix A” p age 9) or associated plan of activities. Each pilot’s name and certificate number shall appear on each daily plan of activity. All civil aircraft and pilot(s) participating in the activity shall be available for FAA inspection before the scheduled event.

Each pilot

- in

- command conducting operations authorized under this certificate understands the conditions of issuance, and that it constitutes a waiver of FAR 91.119 (b) and (c ).

Rotorcraft takeoff and landing areas will be protected in a manner that will prevent unauthorized persons from entering the takeoff and landing area.

Christopher A Johnson will ensure that the participating persons involved in the operations are thoroughly briefed on special procedures, communication, emergency procedures, and on the provi sions of the authorization and/or waiver before beginning the activities. No person may participate in any event unless that person has received a briefing on the provisions of the waiver.



## 2. Company Organization A. Chief Pilot

Duties and Responsibilitie s:

• Final word in the formulation of policy and procedures concerning this manual.

• Act as liaison between Christopher A Johnson and the FAA on matter concerning this manual.

• Assure that each approved pilot is issued a copy of this manual and obtain a signed statement from each that they have read and understand its contents.

• Maintain a current copy of this manual at the main base of operations for Christopher A Johnson

• Respon sible for assuring that all revisions to this manual are distributed and processed properly.

• Must approve or disapprove each proposed job or operation performed by Christopher A Johnson under the provisions of this manual.

• Assume the responsibilities of pilot in command when acting as such.• The pilot may delegate functions to other personnel but retains responsibility.



### Pilot in Command

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assure that aircraft to be flown is in airworthy condition and all inspections and required maintenance have been performed as per appropriate FAR's.

• Acquire permission from the chief pilot before any operation under the provisions of this manual.

• Be ver y knowledgeable of the contents of this manual and abide by the procedures, policies and conditions contained herein.

• Coordinate with movie and television personnel to formulate plans, routes, locations, etc. with safety of all persons involved in the pri mary concern.

• Maintain their copy of this manual in current condition and have it on site at any job or operation requiring the waiver.

• The pilot in command may delegate functions to other personnel, but retains responsibility.



## Appendix A .1 List of Approved Pilots

Pilots

Christopher A Johnson 5390 Eagle crest Dr. Reno NV, 89523 c_a_johnson@me.com


## Appendix A .2 List of Approved Aircraft Make and Model

DJI 3 Advanced, DJI Inspire Pro
, DJI Phantom 2 , DJI Spreading Wings S900 with the WooKong

- M flight control system for commercial, industrial

## Appendix A .3

Christopher A Johnson



### Permission Acquisition Form

In signing this form, I am giving the pilots of Christopher A Johnson Permission to operate their aircraft at less than 500 feet from property, or in some jurisdiction in which I am responsible for or affiliated with, for the purpose of film or television production.

Name:

Title:

Basis of Authority to Grant Permission: L ocation:

Date of Operation:

Signature __________________________________________________

Date __________________________

Christopher A Johnson

Receiving Permission_______________________

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## Appendix A .4

Revision Letter

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